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Teachers/Pros Links

The following is a listing of links to West Coast Swing teachers and pros around the world. The list is not exhaustive but aims to provide as many links as possible. If you know of any other good links, please contact us and let us know so we can add them to the list.

Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz - these two started their dance careers in other styles until they found West Coast Swing. Their aerials filled Showcase routines have won them several titles. Watch for these two in Southport in May/June 2008. www.arjaycenteno.com / ww.melissarutz.com

Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez - this young, talented couple have two US Open Young Adult titles together. Ben is also a champion Lindy dancer, while Melina is also a champion Country dancer. They now compete against the other pros and have held their own with their latest Classic routines. www.benandmelina.com

Benji Schwimmer & Heidi Groskreutz - these two are known around the globe after their appearance on the US TV show So You Think You Can Dance in 2006. Benji won the competition, while Heidi finished in third. They wow crowds everywhere with their West Coast Swing Showcase routines as well as their other dance styles. www.benjiandheidi.com

Jason Colacino & Katie Boyle - these two were in the top three of the Classic division for several years. They now live on opposite sides of the US where they continue to be involved in dance. Both are involved in other dance styles, including Country and Tango. www.jasoncolacino.net www.katieboyle.com

Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann - these two have stunned the crowds around the globe with their fantastic Classic routines. Together they have topped the NASDE circuit for the past 4 years and have multiple US Open titles. Watch for these two in Northampton in March 2008. www.jordantatianaswing.com

Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake - these two have stunned the crowds around the globe with their fantastic Classic and Showcase routines. They have multiple US Open titles and are always a joy to watch in Jack & Jill competitions. Watch for these two at the 2008 UK West Coast Swing competition in Weston-super-Mare in April. www.kylesarah.com

Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca - these two are gradually establishing their position on the West Coast Swing scene with their recent successful and interesting Classic routines. www.starlightdance.com

Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox - these two have stunned the crowds around the globe with their fantastic Showcase routines which have won numerous competitions. Watch for these two in Northampton later in 2008. www.starlightdance.com

Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely - these two have stunned the crowds around the globe with their fantastic routines for years. They are very experienced in several other dance styles besides West Coast Swing. They have numerous US Open titles between them. You will always find these two on the floor till the early hours. www.cordobaszekely.com

Robert Royston & Nicola Royston - these two do it all, from country to West Coast Swing, to stage shows and movies. Robert is co-producer of an upcoming movie Love N' Dancing. Watch for these two at the 2008 UK West Coast Swing competition in Weston-super-Mare in April, as well as at Southport in September 2008. www.robertroyston.com